Source: http://areahd.dvdtiefpreise.com/?p=109

Death Proof will be out in Germany on January 7.
There are two known extras which come along with the release for the time being.
Since Weinstein didn't announce any release for this movie in the US, this will be the first release of the movie on HD DVD.
German distributor is "Senator Home Entertainment" which also distributes "Planet Terror" at any time after that release (reason: in Germany both movies weren't shown concurrently in theaters).

Hmm. I was thinking of buying this and Planet Terror on SD DVD, but I may hold off now.

I knew these were in the works for international HD-DVD, so I held off. I'm glad I did! Thanks OP.

Good thing that Senator is going dual format. In the beginning they were Blu only!

Death Proof will be out in Germany on January 7.
There are two known extras which come along with the release for the time being.
Since Weinstein didn't announce any release for this movie in the US, this will be the first release of the movie on HD DVD.
German distributor is "Senator Home Entertainment" which also distributes "Planet Terror" at any time after that release (reason: in Germany both movies weren't shown parallely in theaters).

This is so bought!
I am not waiting for the US release, whenever they decide to release it, I am importing this baby. Thanks for the heads up.:)

Hmm. I was thinking of buying this and Planet Terror on SD DVD, but I may hold off now.

I wouldn't. They spent so much time making those films look "bad" that I do not see a purpose for an HD release. The DD track on the DVD is the best I have heard in years.

I saw Death Proof this weekend on SD and it looked just fine. The HD version should be even better.

They spent so much time making those films look "bad" that I do not see a purpose for an HD release.

But in regard to the sharpness the HD version could really gain over the SD.
The director's just tried to make it look "bad" in terms of grain.

I wouldn't. They spent so much time making those films look "bad" that I do not see a purpose for an HD release. The DD track on the DVD is the best I have heard in years.

Well I may just get the SD releases then :D

I wouldn't. They spent so much time making those films look "bad" that I do not see a purpose for an HD release.
Oh jeez, this argument is so off base. Like the HD release isn't still going to look infinitely better due to the increased detail. :rolleyes:

I want Death Proof & Planet Terror on HD DVD... Do I see Saw III? Nice.. I want Underworld & T2 as well.. Too bad imports cost 4x the cost of a Blu-Ray (BOGO free sale)... That really adds up over time. I would be better off buying a PS3 and waiting for the Blu-Ray BOGO sales :(

Oh jeez, this argument is so off base. Like the HD release isn't still going to look infinitely better due to the increased detail. :rolleyes:

Well that was far heavier in Planet Terror than Death Proof. I also recall reading/hearing (forget wear) that they were going pull back a little on the "stomping" for home releases. Either way, yes even being heavily "stomped upon" these releases will still look much better in HD.

I'm just getting them both in the Steelbook's at Best Buy. They look nice in those. Although I might import Crank and the Saw movies. I'll probably get Terminator 2 from Germany.

I picked up Planet Terror today for pretty cheap. I will still buy the HD when it comes.

Got both on DVD but might buy an HD DVD player for both in HD. Any spec on audio? Also who own Kill Bill TWBA overseas, might we see a HD release?

How was this movie? Any good? If it's worth it, i'll definitely get it. Wasn't this the Tarantino's movie?

Any word on Plant Terror?

How was this movie? Any good? If it's worth it, i'll definitely get it. Wasn't this the Tarantino's movie?

No, this one was directed by Robert Rodriguez. Tarantino did "Death Proof". :)

Death Proof > Planet Terror IMO

I found Planet Terror to amazingly awesome while I found Death Proof very meh.

But I'll buy both in HD.

It seems your opinion is the more popular one. That is why when I finally did watch Planet Terror I was shocked at how stupid it was.

I don't think this thing is worth an HD purchase. I've watched both Planet Terror and Death Proof in SD. Upscaled is decent, but the whole movie has grain, "scratched film". screwed up colors, etc. throughout it. If you want to watch HD scratched film than spend the money. Otherwise save it for something more worthy.

This is great news. I was just eye-balling Death Proof and Planet Terror on SDVD. I'm going to wait now.

I don't think this thing is worth an HD purchase. I've watched both Planet Terror and Death Proof in SD. Upscaled is decent, but the whole movie has grain, "scratched film". screwed up colors, etc. throughout it. If you want to watch HD scratched film than spend the money. Otherwise save it for something more worthy.

Nothing is more worthy than buying the movies you want on HD DVD. Personally I loved the stylistic sloppy/vintage look of the movie. The lazy edits, the color banding, the heavy grain on certain scenes, everything about it gave the movie just a great visual quality.

The second half of Death Proof was virtually grain free. The steelbook disc looks ridiculous up converted. I can only imagine how good the HD DVD would look.

Would probably buy Death Proof in HD but skip on Planet Terror - OK once, but don't feel the need to see it again.

And I agree the Death Proof DVD looked and sounded amazing, but I just kept thinking how great it would look on HD DVD.

They spent so much time making those films look "bad" that I do not see a purpose for an HD release. The DD track on the DVD is the best I have heard in years.

I think hi-def versions of these films would be the best way to convincingly recreate the intentional film flaws. I want the full effect of being fooled that the actual print is melting away. I would prefer that those effects don't look digitized or blocky at all. Seeing the film in the theater was the best way to get that sensation, but it's still worth holding up the illusion on the home theater.

That said, if Planet Terror and Death Proof are produced on hi-def discs, they won't be the glossy, photo-realistic, reference-quality films that many folks look for to tout their HD setup.

I picked up both Steelbooks so ill probably hold off until there is a dual release instead of single releases

I love both movies and own both on sd. Will gladly buy again on hd dvd.

FS-Film in Finland has only just listed Death Proof and Planet Terror HD DVD titles to their site. These will be released in 2008.

FS-Film (http://www.fs-film.fi/showPage.php?page_id=1140)

Other HD DVD titles listed are:

Eastern Promises (HD DVD)
3:10 To Yuma (HD DVD)
Ganes (HD DVD) Probably the first Finnish movie on HD media.

Blu-ray titles listed in the site are FOX/MGM titles which are distributed by FS-Film in Finland.

Good news, this HD DVD will also have English DTS-HD 5.1. Great news for importers, besides the steelbook packaging. :eek:

http://areahd.dvdtiefpreise.com/?p=155

DTS-HD?? Awesome, I really want to check this out.

Here is the Amazon link for those that want to order:

http://www.amazon.de/Death-Proof-Todsicher-HD-DVD/dp/B000Y0UZPG******pd_bbs_sr_9?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1197575940&sr=8-9

I'm going to go for the Finnish version, that one will for sure have English subtitles. I really don't understand why most of the German versions have English audio but not subtitles?:mad:

Confirmed with Tony at Xploited he will be carrying this one :D

I am also torn on whether or not to get these in HD, but watched both SD versions upconverted on my A35 and thought they looked great, when you count the intentional grain/scratches. The only thing keeping my from buying SD is the inevitable upgrade discs, with all the trailers they showed at the theater.

Hopefully the HD version has those.

http://www.amazon.de/Death-Proof-Todsicher-HD-DVD/dp/B000Y0UZPG/

Does anyone know if this will include the trailers and fake ads? Those would make the grindhouse experience complete.

Besides, who didn't like Thanksgiving?

Now I'm glad that I held off on buying both on dvd. I really want Planet Terror the most of the two though.

I'm just getting them both in the Steelbook's at Best Buy. They look nice in those. Although I might import Crank and the Saw movies. I'll probably get Terminator 2 from Germany.

HD >>>>>>>> Steelbook packaging.

no brainer.

Death Proof and Planet Terror will not be released on HD-DVD and BLU-RAY in Germany on 01/07/08. This will be reflected on the German retail sites soon.

Death Proof and Planet Terror will not be released on HD-DVD and BLU-RAY in Germany. The Amazon.de and other sites will change the status soon.

Huh?

Sorry about that. Edited my original post.

So it's just been postponed then?

yes sir.